• Bacon Lettuce Avocado & Tomato Spears (APPETIZER)

    As we're all getting ready for Memorial Day Weekend here in the States, my mind is all about recipes and what fun and delicious food to prepare for this weekend full of barbecues and outdoor picnics.  Here's a fun one for you. Pass them around as appetizers as you put the first burgers on the grill. Enjoy everyone!

    Ingredients

    • B.L.A.T. (Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato) Spears

    • 4
      toothpicks
    • 4
      mini lettuce wedges
    • 1
      slice crisp bacon, cut in quarters
    • ¼
      ripe, medium Fresh California Avocado, peeled and quartered
    • 4
      grape tomatoes
    • ½ tsp.
      low-fat mayonnaise

    Instructions

    B.L.A.T. (Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato) Spears Instructions (Serves 1):

    1. On each toothpick spear one mini lettuce wedge, one piece bacon, and one avocado cube.
    2. Place a dab of mayonnaise on each grape tomato then add the tomatoes to the skewers.

    Serving Suggestion: You can vary these skewers by using different types of bacon, including veggie, turkey or duck bacon, or try flavored sauces instead of the mayonnaise.

    Beverage Pairing: Ice cold low-fat milk.

    Source: California Avocado

    Image Source: Jill



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